3/26/2014 |
Hold up: Middle relievers have a stat of their ownMiddle relievers live in the shadows of closers and starters, and they often aren't noticed unless they blow a lead. But with the increased popularity of the hold, they have a stat that can shed some light on their effectiveness.

3/26/2014 |
Salazar tabbed to start Indians' home openerOn Wednesday, the Indians revealed that Danny Salazar, who had not seen his innings stretched in Spring Training, would start the home opener on April 4 against the Twins.

3/26/2014 |
Denorfia progressing with sore right shoulderPadres manager Bud Black remained optimistic on Wednesday that outfielder Chris Denorfia (sore right shoulder) would be ready for the first game of the season on Sunday against the Dodgers.

3/26/2014 |
Quiet Giants should never be overlookedThe Dodgers have the star power and the unmatched payroll, but the Giants have their privacy and solitude. Oh, and this: two World Series championships in the past four seasons, something no other team in the sport can flaunt.

3/26/2014 |
Wilson strikes out seven in final spring outingC.J. Wilson struck out seven in seven innings, and Grant Green and Brennan Boesch hit back-to-back home runs against the A's bullpen in the Angels' 6-2 victory Wednesday at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.

3/26/2014 |
Dodgers lose Rosin, Guerra to waiver claimsThe Dodgers' pitching depth took a double hit on Wednesday, when Rule 5 Draft acquisition Seth Rosin was claimed off waivers by Texas, and Javy Guerra was claimed by the White Sox.

3/26/2014 |
Almonte still expected to lead off for MarinersAbraham Almonte wasn't in the leadoff spot on Wednesday with a rare off-day this spring for the Mariners outfielder, but it's pretty clear that manager Lloyd McClendon has targeted the youngster to fill that role when the regular season opens Monday.

3/26/2014 |
Sore right shoulder could sideline SeguraJean Segura was still taking at-bats in Minor League camp on Wednesday, unable to play the field because of soreness behind his throwing shoulder and unable to say for sure whether the problem would be solved in time for Monday's season opener.

3/26/2014 |
Antony: Consistency issues led to Worley tradeTwins assistant general manager Rob Antony was quite candid on Wednesday when explaining why the team chose to trade right-hander Vance Worley to the Pirates for cash considerations a day earlier.

3/26/2014 |
Kouzmanoff's three-run homer powers RangersColby Lewis pitched five scoreless innings on 72 pitches while Ramirez allowed just one run over five-plus in the Rangers 5-3 victory over the Mariners at Surprise Stadium. Kevin Kouzmanoff put the Rangers ahead with a three-run home run in the sixth.

3/26/2014 |
With Wednesday moves, roster down to 32The Cubs named John Baker as the backup to Welington Castillo on Wednesday, with Eli Whiteside headed to Triple-A Iowa. The Rangers also claimed infielder Donnie Murphy off waivers from the Cubs, and catcher George Kottaras was placed on unconditional release waivers.

3/26/2014 |
Marlins monitoring injuries to double-play duoSecond baseman Rafael Furcal (strained left hamstring) played five innings in a Minor League game at the Roger Dean Stadium complex in Jupiter, Fla., on Wednesday. And shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria is taking a few days to rest a tight groin.

3/26/2014 |
McGowan emerges as Blue Jays' No. 5 starterToronto named Dustin McGowan to its rotation on Wednesday morning. He beat out J.A. Happ, Todd Redmond, Esmil Rogers and Marcus Stroman to earn the start in the Blue Jays' home opener vs. the Yankees on April 4.

3/26/2014 |
Victorino out again, but on track for Opening DayRed Sox right fielder Shane Victorino, who was out of the lineup again Wednesday and has played just eight games in Spring Training, remains on track to start on Opening Day in Baltimore on Monday.

3/26/2014 |
Blanton granted unconditional release by AngelsThe Angels granted Joe Blanton his unconditional release on Wednesday. Blanton appeared in four Cactus League games for the Halos this spring, amassing a 7.08 ERA in 20 1/3 innings spanning five appearances (four starts).

3/26/2014 |
Cards ink reliever Aardsma to Minor League dealStill trying to finish piecing together their bullpen, the Cardinals made a late addition to the competition by signing right-hander David Aardsma to a Minor League deal on Wednesday.